The Costa Rica Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) was carried out in 2011 by the Costa Rican Demographic Assocation in coordination with the Ministry of Health, with technical support from UNICEF. The MICS is part of the fourth round of the MICS international survey initiative to monitor the situation of children and women. The survey covers health, education, child protection, and HIV/AIDS.

Interviews were successfully completed for 5,561 households. In addition, interviews were completed for 5,084 women and 2,274 children.